Patrick Henry Bio
Patrick Henry's famous speech
"Give me Liberty, or give me death"
What was Henry's main call to action?
Appeal to the arms and to God
King of Great Britain in 1700s
King George lll
What was the main point of the Speech?
To get people to fight
"We must fight, I repeat, sir, we must fight"
Repetition
Where was Patrick Henry From?
Virginia
What is Patrick Henry's Tone/Mood?
Frustrated but Respectful
Who was Henry speaking to during his speech
The Colonists
When did Patrick Henry make his speech?
March 23 1775
"Are Chains are forged"
Metaphor
Patrick Henry was a famous figure from what war?
American Revolution
What Rhetorical device does Patrick Henry use the most?
Rhetorical Questions
When did the American Revolution war begin
April 1775
Who traveled to the 13 colonies?
"Is it that Insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received"
Rhetorical Question
How many kids did Henry have?
18
Why did Henry use Pathos in his speech
He expressed his honesty to the colonists
Why was King George lll angry?
He lost the American colonies
Where did Patrick Henry give his speech?
Richmond Virginia
"An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts"
Ethos
Who was Henry's first wife?
Sarah Shelton Henry
How does Henry use Ethos in his speech
He lets them know that there is a just God who can fight our battles
Who did Henry speak out against?
The Stamp Act
What were colonists tired of?
Unfair rules
"Listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts"
Allusion